Martin Lewis, the founder of Money Saving Expert, and the UK’s most decorated paralympian Dame Sarah Storey will receive honorary degrees from the University of Sheffield this week.

Mr Lewis, the most trusted voice in the country on personal finance, will be made an Honorary Doctor of Letters on Wednesday (Jan 14) in recognition of his “outstanding contribution to financial education and consumer advocacy”.

The university added that the ITV presenter has spearhead numerous successful campaigns for financial justice, and founded two charities for people facing hardship.

Dame Sarah, who has won 19 gold, eight silver and three bronze medals in cycling and swimming, will receive her Honorary Doctor of Letters today (Jan 12).

Library image of Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert speaking to an audience of Londoners about the challenges they are facing as a result of the rising cost of living, hosted by London Mayor, Sadiq Khan at City Hall in London. (Photo by Stefan Rousseau/PA)

placeholder image — Library image of Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert speaking to an audience of Londoners about the challenges they are facing as a result of the rising cost of living, hosted by London Mayor, Sadiq Khan at City Hall in London. (Photo by Stefan Rousseau/PA)

The doctorate comes after she has played a leading role in the importance of sport and physical activity in society.

Dame Sarah is South Yorkshire’s active travel commissioner.

Graduation week will also see the installation of former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane as the new Chancellor of the University of Sheffield.

Having taken over from Dame Anne Rafferty in November, he will join graduating students.